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Living in Port Mathurin (Rodrigues)

Mauritius · tropical

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Port Mathurin (Rodrigues) is a village of roughly 6,000 people with both the sea and mountains close by in Mauritius. The climate is tropical. It sits well off the usual tourist trail and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $1,250. Healthcare is reasonable, and the internet can be patchy for heavy remote work. People come here for diving, swimming, quiet days.

È un’isola ben collegata d’estate e molto meno d’inverno, e questo cambia molto per chi ci vive tutto l’anno. È uno dei posti dove vivere fuori rete è davvero praticabile, sia per legge sia per spazio. Il reddito prodotto all’estero in genere non viene tassato qui.

At a glance

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People
~6,000
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Cost / mo
~$1,300
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Climate
tropical
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Safety
4/5
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Healthcare
3/5
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Internet
2/5
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Walkable
2/5
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Food
3/5
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Air
4/5Good
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Water
2/5Bottled water advised

Who tends to love Port Mathurin (Rodrigues)

All parameters

🛡️ Safety4/5
🏥 Healthcare3/5
🏛️ Public healthcare3/5
💳 Private healthcare4/5
📶 Internet2/5
🚶 Walkable2/5
🚌 Transit2/5
🍽️ Food3/5
📚 LibrarySeveral within 6 km · counted on OpenStreetMap
🥗 Veg options2/5
🌫️ Air4/5 · 8 µg/m³
🚰 Water2/5 · Bottled water advised
📈 PopularityGrowing
🏠 Rent, 5 yrs+22%
👶 For kids4/5
🛂 Immigration4/5
🏛️ Stability5/5
💸 Tax friendly4/5
🧑‍💻 Business4/5
🕵️ Privacy4/5
🏦 State digital currencyResearch only
🗣️ Free expressionReasonable
Bitcoin3/5
🌈 LGBTQ+3/5
🦂 Dangerous animals2/5
🌱 Fertile soil4/5
🔌 Living off-grid5/5
📸 Tourism2/5
👥 Crowding1/5
✈️ Airport1/5
⛴️ Getting there~Seasonal
🛰️ StarlinkYes
⚕️ AbortionRestricted

📈 Popularity & prices: Growing

Accommodation prices have moved about +22% in the last 5 years.

Estimates, for orientation only.

⛴️ Getting there: Seasonal

Estimated from island size, airport and tourism. We have not checked a timetable for this one, treat it as a guide.

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⚠️ The honest downsides

Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.

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